license vs licence

Definitions

noun

1. freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)
2. a legal document giving official permission to do something
3. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
4. excessive freedom; lack of due restraint

verb

1. authorize officially

Examples

Siva's devotees are forbidden to use drugs of abuse, such as cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, barbiturates, psychedelics and marijuana, unless prescribed by a licensed physician.

Travolta is a licensed jet pilot and owns a Learjet.

(How far can he get without a license or credit cards .. or the help of close relations?) opened with testimony from the "jailbird" and his arresting officers

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Definitions

noun

1. freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)
2. a legal document giving official permission to do something
3. excessive freedom; lack of due restraint

verb

1. authorize officially

Examples

A spokesman said: ‘Following a further complaint, visits to the tea room this year established the conditions of the licence had again been broken.’

He also admitted to driving with faulty brakes and steering, and to driving illegally with a provisional licence, which he got following a previous disqualification.

Have you got any ID? A driving licence or cheque card will do.

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